The Biden administration spent four years placing a record level of new regulatory impediments on the nations airlines. An analysis by the Office of Management and Budget estimates that Bidens Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, nearly tripled the number of transportation-related rules and regulations.There's no evidence that all this added red tape made airline travel safer or reduced flight delays.Biden should have learned from the airline deregulations of the late 1970s, which liberated airlines from government controls on pricing and flight routes. A famous study by Robert Crandall of the Brookings Institution found that those reforms ushered in the modern era of air travel with much lower prices and hundreds of billions of dollars of savings for consumers over the past four decades.BIDEN ADMIN PUT SOME AMERICANS WHO RESISTED MASK MANDATES OR WERE INVOLVED IN JAN 6 ON SEVERE NO-FLY LIST: TSAButtigieg, by contrast, blundered on nearly every major issue he faced. He bungled the proposed JetBlue merger with Spirit Airlines, a disastrous decision which landed Spirit Airlines in bankruptcy and left JetBluestruggling. This has led to less competition, not more.Buttigieg also tried to restrict popular award miles programs that save money on airfares and reward passengers with flight upgrades. Hes imposed new penalties on airlines for flight delays even when it wasnt the fault of the airline.The Biden-Buttigieg philosophy was that airlines were ripping off passengers and gobbling up profits. The truth is the opposite: airline fares have remained reasonably low compared to the rapid inflation in food, energy and housing costs.The averageinflation-adjusted airfare is down nearly 20% from pre-pandemic 2019 when airfareswere already the lowest on record. In fact, airfares are one of the only major categories of consumerspending that has fallen on an inflation-adjusted basis. Thats not the sign of an industry price-gouging consumers.Here's a financial reality about this industry that few of the politicians and regulators seem to understand: Airlines have huge fixed costs and operate on small margins which, even in the best years for airlines,lag the average profit margin in other industries. If United, Americanand Delta relied solely on ticket revenues,theairlines would either go bankrupt, restrict flights, or have to start charging much higher fares.Thankfully, the Trump administration under Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is charting a different course. The Department ofTransportation has announced it will not implement the Biden-era proposal requiringairlines to pay European-style compensation for delays and cancellations and is canceling attempts to restrict airline credit card reward points.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONOne unresolved issue is what to do about flight delays and cancellations.As a frequent flyer myself, I hate flight delays which are more common than ever. What should be done? Reasonable compensation to passengers except in cases where the flight delays are beyond the airline's control should be standard policy. Some airlines offer better compensation than others.Rather than impose government mandates, let the market work. Airlines should announce what their delay policy is. All,but one, of the U.S.airlines already provide complimentary hotel accommodations when flights are delayed overnight. Modest FAA fines or payments to customers should be required for long flight delays or cancellations when the airline itself is to blame.The 1970s deregulation of the skies was a success that virtually all economists and passenger groups applaud. Trump's transportation agenda under Secretary Sean Duffy is: Airline Deregulation, The Sequel. The results will be better service and lower costs for tens of millions of American passengers and a more profitable and stable future for our vital airline industry.

CBS News staffers have been chattering following a flurry of reports that Bari Weiss will be taking a top position at the network."Everyone is sending the articles around. Waiting to see how it will change or if it will," one CBS staffer told Fox News Digital.Outlets like Puck News and the New York Post reported last Thursday that Paramount is set to announce that it has acquired Weiss' publication The Free Press for $150 million and that Paramount's new owner David Ellison will appoint Weiss to become the editor in chief of CBS News, where she will report directly to him appearing to bypass CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, who currently reports to Paramount TV Media Chair George Cheeks."Everyone is waiting to see how things will fall. Nobody knows," the staffer reacted.LIBERALS FUME OVER PROSPECTS OF BARI WEISS JOINING CBS NEWS, PARAMOUNT BUYING HER OUTLETEllison had been courting Weiss for several months, even before he took over as Paramount CEO in August following the company's merger with Skydance Media. Weiss famously quit The New York Times in 2020 writing a scathing resignation letter in which she detailed bullying by colleagues in what she called an "illiberal environment."Weiss went on to launch the "Common Sense" newsletter in 2021 before rebranding it as The Free Press and expanding it into a full-fledged media company in 2022. Earlier this year, The Free Press touted having more than 155,000 paying subscribers, and Puck reported it was recently valued at $100 million."I think fresh ideas cant hurt," the CBS staffer said about Weiss joining the network. "Im sure she has some, so lets see."NEW PARAMOUNT CEO DAVID ELLISON ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO WORKERS: RETURN TO OFFICE FULL-TIME OR LEAVEWeiss, who built her brand around the notion that legacy outlets suffer from liberal groupthink, is sure to shake things up. Liberals have been incensed at the idea of Weiss being elevated to such a powerful position at CBS News. She has largely been ostracized by the cultural left for The Free Press' reporting that challenges DEI, gender ideology and media narratives against Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas.The CBS News staffer isn't very concerned about whether Weiss' appointment will negatively impact the perception of CBS News, at least to the average viewer. [With] people in the industry, maybe, but people at home most likely dont have any idea who she is or what she does," the staffer said. "At the end of the day, people watching at home pay our bills, not the people writing about it in the trades, so who actually knows how theyll react."Representatives for Paramount and CBS News declined to comment.FCC APPROVES PARAMOUNT-SKYDANCE MERGER FOLLOWING TRUMP SETTLEMENT, COLBERT CANCELLATIONEllison is hoping to revitalize CBS News, which has been perpetually stuck in third place behind its rival morning and evening newscasts from ABC and NBC.Weiss' unprecedented ascension at CBS wouldn't be the first time the Tiffany Network faced ire from the far-left. In July, liberal critics accused CBS and Paramount of bending the knee when it reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with President Donald Trump over its handling of the "60 Minutes" Kamala Harris interview. CBS reignited scorn when it announced days later that it was canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Critics accused CBS of appeasing Trump while the network insisted it was purely a financial decision.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

An internal Meta document sheds light on how the company is training its AI chatbot to handle one of the most sensitive issues online: child sexual exploitation. The newly unearthed guidelines detail what's permitted and what's strictly forbidden, offering a rare look into how Meta is shaping its AI behavior amid government scrutiny.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERMETA STRENGTHENS TEEN SAFETY WITH EXPANDED ACCOUNTSAccording to Business Insider, these rules are now in use by contractors testing Meta's chatbot. They arrive just as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating AI chatbot makers, including Meta, OpenAI, and Google, to understand how these companies design their systems and protect children from potential harm.Earlier this year,we reportedthat Meta's previous rules mistakenly allowed chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with children. Meta later removed that language, calling it an error. The updated guidelines mark a clear shift, now requiring chatbots to refuse any request for sexual roleplay involving minors.CHATGPT MAY ALERT POLICE ON SUICIDAL TEENSThe documents reportedly outline a strict separation between educational discussion and harmful roleplay. For example, chatbots may:But chatbots must not:Meta's communications chief Andy Stone told Business Insider that these rules reflect the company's policy to prohibit sexualized or romantic roleplay involving minors, while adding that additional guardrails are also in place. We reached out to Meta for a comment to include in our article, but did not hear back before our deadline.META AI DOCS EXPOSED, ALLOWING CHATBOTS TO FLIRT WITH KIDSThe timing of these disclosures is key. In August, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., demanded that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hand over a 200-page rule book on chatbot behavior, along with internal enforcement manuals. Meta missed the first deadline but recently began providing documents, citing a technical issue. This comes as regulators worldwide debate how to ensure the safety of AI systems, particularly as they become integrated into everyday communication tools.At the same time, the recent Meta Connect 2025 event showcased the company's newest AI products, including Ray-Ban smart glasses with built-in displays and enhanced chatbot features. These announcements underscore how deeply Meta is integrating AI into daily life, making the recently revealed safety standards even more significant.META ADDS TEEN SAFETY FEATURES TO INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOKWhile Meta's new rules may set stricter limits, parents still play a key role in keeping kids safe online. Here are steps you can take right now:If you use AI chatbots, this story is a reminder that big tech companies are still figuring out how to set boundaries. While Meta's updated rules may prevent the most harmful misuse, the documents show how easily gaps can appear and how much pressure it takes from regulators and journalists to close them.Meta's AI guidelines show both progress and vulnerability. On the one hand, the company has tightened restrictions to protect children. On the other hand, the fact that earlier errors allowed questionable content at all reveals how fragile these safeguards can be. Transparency from companies and oversight from regulators will likely continue shaping how AI evolves.Do you think companies like Meta are doing enough to keep AI safe for children, or should governments set stricter rules? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a staunch and unflinching Israel supporter, wants Hamas to accept the peace deal President Donald Trump is aiming to help broker, and is calling out pro-Palestinian protesters for not demanding that Hamas agree to the peace deal."Good morning to everyone except all the protesters who arent protesting for Hamas to accept the peace deal," the senator declared in a Sunday post on X.In a post on Friday, Fetterman shared a screenshot of a Mediaite headline that read, "CNN's Dana Bash Wonders Why Pro-Palestine Movement Isn't Pressuring Hamas to Accept Trump Deal" in his post, the senator commented, "For those protesters: Hamas > Peace," adding, "No flotilla, blocking a highway or disrupting public events demanding Hamas to take the peace deal."NEW POLL REVEALS HOW PENNSYLVANIA DEMS FEEL ABOUT FETTERMAN BUCKING HIS PARTYIsrael went to war against Hamas in response to the heinous October 7, 2023, attack in which terrorists committed atrocities including mass murder, rape, and kidnapping. But Trump posted a statement on Truth Social last week in which Hamas declared willingness to negotiate a deal including the release of all hostages, dead and alive."Hamas must choose peace or its own destruction. Send the hostages home, now. As an unapologetic supporter of Israel, the Gaza War must end to have peace and security for Israel and Palestinians. Politics aside, credit to @POTUS peace plan to get to this encouraging point," Fetterman noted in a Friday post on X, sharing a screenshot of a Reuters headline that said, "Hamas says it agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump Gaza plan."Trump indicated in a Sunday evening Truth Social post, "There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East." FETTERMAN REJECTS NAZI, FASCIST LABELS FOR OPPONENTS WHILE AFFIRMING PARTY LOYALTYLater in the post, he warned, "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OR, MASSIVE BLOODSHED WILL FOLLOW SOMETHING THAT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!"Fetterman accused the Democratic Party of an "ongoing and escalating betrayal of Israel," in a post on X last month.Sharing a screenshot of a headline from The Hill that read, "Pair of Senate Democrats charge Israel with ethnic cleansing of Palestinians," Fetterman firmly pushed back.FETTERMAN DEFENDS TRUMP'S TASTEFUL $200M WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM MAKEOVER AMID DEM CRITICISMCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I reject this in the strongest terms. My partys ongoing and escalating betrayal of Israel is gross and outrageous," he asserted.

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: OREM, Utah Tyler Robinson's suspected path shows him entering and exiting campus at different points before he "made contact" with a police officer standing guard after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, in an encounter that places him at Utah Valley University without relying on cellphone records, according to court documents, scene video and interviews with law enforcement sources.Robinson arrived on campus wearing black around 11:51 a.m., entering through a tunnel under Campus Drive after parking his gray Dodge Challenger nearby and walking by the Utah Valley Institute of Religion on his way toward the Losee Center at the heart of campus.Investigators retraced his movements with the help of the campus security camera network, a law enforcement source said.He is believed to have scouted the area hours before the shooting before returning in a new set of clothes and armed with a .30-06 Mauser rifle the suspected murder weapon.CHARLIE KIRK'S ACCUSED ASSASSIN ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE DURING RETURN TO CRIME SCENE: LAW ENFORCEMENT SOURCESRobinson allegedly used the rooftop above the Losee Center as a sniper's perch and fired a single shot, which struck Kirk in the neck around 12:20 p.m. Prosecutors have said campus police found marks left behind on the gravel rooftop moments after the shooting "consistent with a sniper having lain [there] impressions in the gravel potentially left by the elbows, knees and feet of a person in a prone shooting position."They also found impressions at the alleged sniper's perch and muddy Converse footprints along his expected escape route, a source told Fox News Digital. Surveillance images previously released by the FBI appear to show the suspect wearing similar sneakers.As the crowd below panicked, Robinson allegedly ran north across the rooftop, dropped to the ground and sprinted across Campus Drive, where he narrowly avoided being struck by a passing van, the source said.Police later found the alleged murder weapon wrapped in a towel and hidden in a small patch of woods just a few feet from where he is believed to have crossed the street.EX-FBI AGENT TURNED UVU PROFESSOR BREAKS DOWN THE EVIDENCE TRAIL TYLER ROBINSON LEFT FOR DETECTIVESProsecutors released excerpts from a text message conversation they say Robinson had with his roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, that occurred at an unspecified time on the evening of Sept. 10, in which Robinson allegedly discussed wanting to retrieve a rifle before returning home from Orem, which is about a four-hour drive from where he lived in Washington County.Twiggs is cooperating with investigators and has not been charged with a crime.While law enforcement searched the area, Robinson texted Twiggs, telling him to "look under my keyboard," according to court documents.The roommate found and photographed a note there that read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I'm going to take it." Twiggs later shared the image with detectives.EX-FBI AGENT TURNED UVU PROFESSOR BREAKS DOWN THE EVIDENCE TRAIL TYLER ROBINSON LEFT FOR DETECTIVESIn another message, Robinson allegedly wrote he was "stuck in Orem for a little while longer yet. Shouldn't be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.""You weren't the one who did it right????" the roommate texted back."I am, I'm sorry," Robinson allegedly replied.WHO IS TYLER ROBINSON? WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE KIRK'S SUSPECTED ASSASSIN"I thought they caught the person?" Twiggs wrote, according to court documents."No, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing," came another alleged reply from Robinson. "I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. Its (sic) quiet, almost enough to get out, but theres (sic) one vehicle lingering."Later in the conversation, he allegedly reiterated that he was looking for a chance to grab the rifle: "There is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don't wanna chance it."TIMELINE OF CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN FROM CAMPUS SHOOTING TO SHERIFF'S OFFICE SURRENDEREventually, he allegedly wrote that, "I'm wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle... I'm worried what my old man would do if I didn't bring back grandpas (sic) rifle."Hours after the shooting, an officer standing watch over the perimeter "made contact" with Robinson nearby. He allegedly told the officer he needed to get something from near the garage, according to the source.That wasn't deemed suspicious at the time because hundreds of people had fled in a panic after the shooting, and many of them left belongings behind. But the officer did a routine check on Robinson's plate, which investigators saw in the system later, once they had identified him as a potential suspect, placing him in the area, the source said.Prosecutors sent the gun to a crime lab for testing, and allegedly found DNA consistent with Robinson's on the gun, on the towel it was wrapped in, and on three of the four rounds inside.Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, which carries the potential death penalty if convicted, felony discharge of a firearm, witness tampering and obstruction.Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.He was a married father of two.

The international spotlight recently turned to crime in Egypt when a pharaoh's priceless bracelet was stolen from a Cairo museum and melted down forever lost to history.The artifact once belonged to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, a ruler from the Third Intermediate Period.Dating back 3,000 years, the bracelet was stolen by a specialist at the Egyptian Museum's restoration laboratory and sold for around $4,000 this month.ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER UNTOUCHED TOMB LINKED TO KING MIDAS' DYNASTY: 'HIGH LEVEL OF WEALTH'Authorities tracked down all parties involved including the jewelers and foundry workers who touched the bracelet and arrested them, but not in time to save the precious object.Though this was not directly a tourist-targeted incident, the incident has raised concerns about crime in Egypt and might make some rethink upcoming trips to the Gift of the Nile.Fox News Digital spoke to experts about how to stay safe in Egypt here's what they said.To American eyes, the sale of Amenemope's bracelet for around $4,000 seems a shockingly low sum but in Egypt, that amount is worth a fortune.A 2023 report from CAPMAS, Egypt's official national statistics agency, said the average monthly salary for public and private sector employees was around 5,005 Egyptian pounds per month less than $160 U.S. dollars.Threat management expert Spencer Coursen told Fox News Digital that poverty in Egypt creates "an environment in which opportunistic crime thrives."TOURISTS FACE DANGEROUS 'CRUSH-AND-GRAB' PICKPOCKET SCHEMES IN MAJOR CITYHe said, "For many locals, hustling tourists is seen less as crime and more as survival. This is why visitors often experience aggressive street vendors, taxi scams or 'guides' demanding tips after offering unsolicited help."A former U.S. Army Ranger and founder of Coursen Security Group, Coursen said tourists need to be on high alert against pickpocketing, scams, overcharging and harassment particularly street harassment against women."Pickpocketing in crowded markets, taxi overcharging and aggressive sales tactics are much more common than armed robbery or assault," the Texas-based expert said. "Egypt also has unique risks tied to regional instability and terrorism, particularly in the Sinai Peninsula and occasionally in major cities."He went on, "Most of the time, these risks are generally targeted at security forces or political symbols rather than tourists. Still, they shape the overall security environment in ways that make Egypt distinct."ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MULTISTORY BUILDINGS IN ONCE-THRIVING CITY LOST TO TIMEEgyptian police are plentiful, the security expert noted, but they're primarily focused on deterring larger threats like terrorism making their effectiveness "mixed" when it comes to petty crime against tourists."The country's security forces operate in a system in which corruption, bureaucracy and low pay limit accountability," said Coursen. "Small bribes are frequently used to expedite processes or avoid hassle and are not uncommon.""This doesnt mean visitors are unsafe, but it does mean enforcement isnt always as consistent or impartial as what Western travelers might expect."Rather than rely on police, tourists should sharpen their street smarts and avoid dicey situations."Westerners in Egypt are less likely to face violent threats and more likely to face persistent distractions," he said.ANCIENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH REVEALS MYSTERIOUS 1,600-YEAR-OLD WARNING TO NONBELIEVERS: 'ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS'"The safest traveler is one who looks confident, maintains boundaries and knows when to say no."Coursen added that tourists should carry color copies of their passports, small denominations of change rather than credit cards, and medication for food-related illnesses, as water quality is less reliable compared to that of the U.S."Egypt rewards those who arrive informed, alert and adaptable," he said. "Avoid obvious risks, prepare for the predictable challenges, and youll be free to enjoy one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth."The security expert boiled down his advice to four key points.1. Stick to populated, well-lit areas, especially after dark. Avoid empty alleys and isolated spaces, where tourists become easy targets.2. As a Westerner, you will already stand out, so don't add unnecessary attention with flashy jewelry, designer handbags or revealing clothing.ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PARTY-TOWN BUILDING AND RELICS PULLED OUT IN OCEAN DISCOVERY3. Lead with "No, thank you."Many scams begin when a tourist agrees to accept a presumed kindness over something trivial, which then escalates into a demand for money.4. Being mindful of local customs, plus how you dress, how you negotiate and how you interact will not only help you to avoid conflict; it will also earn you local respect.Bobby Laurie, a Washington, D.C.-based travel expert, told Fox News Digital he "never felt unsafe while touring Egypt."The former flight attendant said he felt secure in his travels to many different regions and cities in Egypt but he did caution that Cairo is especially busy and congested. He compared the overpopulation and condensed cities to what he's seen in Central America."One of the things I was not prepared for and to me, this could be something that makes tourists uneasy and possibly feel unsafe is the culture around the merchants selling items outside of temples and other attractions," he said. "The merchants were everywhere, around you, in your face. Some pushed and pulled, hoping to get you in their store."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"There were many, many merchants outside each and every tourist attraction, and they are very aggressive," he added. He compared it to being a celebrity hounded by paparazzi."You quickly learn that this is just the way it is, but at first, it's alarming," said Laurie. "The intensity varied at each stop, and this is one of those situations where you'd want to watch your belongings just because your attention is constantly being diverted."He also said tourist groups tend to have armed security around them bringing some assurance to those who have booked tour guides."From the looks of it, it would appear unsafe because why would this officer be with you?" Laurie observed.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"However, most of them are there to assist tourists with navigating the city, assist with crossing roads . The lines on roadways are just for show! In Egypt, they mean nothing."Katy Nastro, a spokesperson for the Colorado-based travel company Going, confirmed to Fox News Digital that main issues in Egypt include haggling, aggression from vendors and unwanted attention toward women.The travel expert urged tourists to keep their eyes out for law enforcement, including those that have "Tourism and Antiquities Police" badges at tourist sites."They are based at all major tourism sites, and can be reached by dialing 126," advised Nastro.

Former Biden aide Neera Tanden condemned Virginia state attorney general candidate Jay Jones violent texts but added that they were part of a "private conversation" on Sundays "Meet the Press."Tanden was part of a panel that discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown when one panelist, former Trump political advisor Marc Short, shifted the topic to Jones text messages attacking a political opponent."Can we stop with the pearl clutching about the mean tweets and sombrero tweets?" Short said. "This week, it came to light that a Democratic candidate for attorney general in the state of Virginia called for the assassination of a political opponent, called for the assassination of that political opponents family, and theres not one national Democrat calling for him to step aside. Not one. Its disgraceful."YOUNGKIN SAYS DEMOCRAT AG CANDIDATE JAY JONES MUST 'STEP AWAY IN DISGRACE OVER TEXTS ABOUT FORMER GOP LEADERNBC host Kristen Welker allowed Tanden to respond to Short and address Jones controversial texts."I absolutely think that people should criticize that, 100%," Tanden said. "I think it was a private conversation he had, but still awful and disgusting. It should be condemned."She continued, "But then, we should condemn that, but then you should condemn when the president called the Democratic Party, the party of Satan."This led to a back and forth between Tanden and Short as Tanden repeatedly pressed Short to condemn President Donald Trump and other Republicans as well."I think I have," Short said. "I think I clearly have. But the fact that not one Democrat has said that when he has called for a political assassination at this moment of political violence is crazy."VIRGINIA DEMS BACK AG CANDIDATE JAY JONES, DESPITE SINISTER TEXT MESSAGESJones came under fire over the last few days after an August 2022 text conversation between Jones and Virginia state Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chester, resurfaced on Friday. In the text messages, Jones repeatedly wished for the violent death of then-GOP state House leader Todd Gilbert."Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head," Jones wrote.In another, Jones questioned whether Gilbert and his wife were "breeding little fascists." A source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that, around that point, Jones and Coyner had a telephone conversation where he reportedly wished for the deaths of Gilberts children."Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy," Jones said.CONSUMED WITH HATE: WINSOME SEARS, JASON MIYARES UNLOAD ON DEMOCRAT JAY JONES OVER VIOLENT TEXTSWhen reached by Fox News Digital, Jones also did not deny the messages were his."Like all people, I've sent text messages that I regret, and I believe that violent rhetoric has no place in our politics," Jones said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn a comment to Fox News Digital, a press secretary for current Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares responded to Tanden's reaction."It is shameful that national Democrats are excusing Jay Jones actions with partisan arguments and sorry dismissals. These texts and the disgust they bring fall on one man Jay Jones," the spokesperson said.

MSNBC largely stopped relying on NBC News correspondents and crews for coverage on Monday, marking a significant milestone as the long-planned divorce takes shape.For years, NBC and MSNBC were closely aligned as the cable network relied on the news-gathering operation and talent of its sister broadcast network. But, Comcastannounced last year it was spinning offits cable networks into a separate company, now named Versant. Versant will be the new home for MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, Oxygen, E!,SYFY andthe Golf Channel, among other assets, while NBCUniversal maintains NBC News, the NBC News Now streaming network, Telemundo and Bravo.As of Monday, any NBC News staffer who accepted a new role at MSNBC will relocate to their new gig, no longer reporting for NBC News platforms. As part of the breakup, MSNBC is now following its own Standards guidance and does not need to align with regulations set by NBC.MSNBC FIRES ANALYST MATTHEW DOWD FOR 'UNACCEPTABLE' COMMENTS ABOUT CHARLIE KIRKMSNBC also stopped relying on NBC News from an operations standpoint, aside from Washington, D.C.-based coverage, which will continue to coexist until Oct. 20, a network insider told Fox News Digital.Once MSNBC completely distances itself from Washington, D.C., operations on Oct. 20, MSNBC will no longer participate in NBC News-led editorial calls and meetings. Once that step is complete, MSNBC will operate entirely independently of NBC News for the first time in its 30-year history.MSNBC will eventually change its name to "My Source News Opinion World," or MS NOW, to further distance itself from the NBC brand. A date for the name change has not yet been revealed.MSNBC is gearing up for the breakup with a hiring spree, posting dozens of open positions over the past week as it looks to separate from the legacy media organization.MSNBC loses its corporate sibling on the heels of a rough third quarter that saw the network shed 45% of its total day audience and 59% of viewers from the advertiser-coveted demographic, compared to Q3 from last year. It was MSNBCs worst performance in the critical demo since 1997.MSNBC APOLOGIZES FOR ANALYST'S UNACCEPTABLE COMMENTS AFTER CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTINGDespite the sagging viewership, everyone on MSNBC's current lineup will remain on the network through its transformation into MS NOW, including Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Chris Hayes, Nicolle Wallace, Ari Melber, Lawrence ODonnell, Stephanie Ruhle, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.However, NBC retained Steve Kornacki, the Peacock network's data and polling expert who had become a fixture on MSNBC's election night coverage. Andrea Mitchell, who ended her long-running MSNBC program "Andrea Mitchell Reports" in February, will remain with NBC as its chief Washington and foreign affairs correspondent.Jos Daz-Balart departed MSNBC earlier this year but will continue anchoring "NBC Nightly News Saturday," as well as Noticias Telemundo.CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWSNBC reporters who will join MS NOW include justice beat reporters Ken Dilanian and Ryan Reilly, national correspondent Jacob Soboroff, White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and internet reporter Brandy Zadrozny. A slew of other staffers will also make the leap from NBC to MS NOW.Meghan Rafferty, who was executive producer of"NBC Nightly News," will head to MSNBC and serve as vice president of News Standards.

A Tennessee skydiving instructor died after a tandem jump went wrong over the weekend.Local media outlets identified the instructor as 35-year-old Justin Fuller. His body was found "in the clearing of a wooded area off Ashland City Highway," the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Saturday evening on X.The student Fuller was jumping with was "lodged in a tree with an open parachute" and is expected to be okay after being rescued by fire crews, police said."This skydiver became separated at the plane from a tandem rig with an instructor," an X post said. "Three other skydivers who jumped moments earlier landed safely. The plane landed safely at Tune Airport."DOG-WALKING MAN STUMBLES ON SUSPECTED DEBRIS FROM REAGAN NATIONAL PLANE CRASH 7 MONTHS LATERFuller, whose nickname was "Spidey," according to local FOX 17, had reportedly accomplished more than 5,000 jumps and trained military personnel.The local TV station said sources said the harness equipment found with the surviving student was not faulty or broken.EXPERIENCED SKYDIVER DELIBERATELY PLUNGED TO DEATH ONE DAY AFTER RELATIONSHIP WITH BOYFRIEND ENDEDThe jump was coordinated by Go Skydive Nashville, media outlets reported. Its website states that its tandem instructors "are highly trained and USPA-certified professionals" who "must undergo extensive training and certification before even attempting a tandem skydive with a real student."The website does say that the instructor "wears two parachutes, a big, stable main parachute and a reserve parachute," while the student wears "a specially-designed tandem skydiving harness that securely attaches you to your instructor."The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, police said. The agency told Fox News Digital via email that it has "limited communications" due to the government shutdown. "The Nashville Fire Department commends the outstanding work, ingenuity, and strategy displayed by our personnel during yesterdays complex high-angle rescue," a statement to Fox News Digital said."Faced with extraordinary circumstances, our teams worked seamlessly and creatively to reach and free the suspended parachutist, who was able to walk away with only minimal, non-life-threatening injuries after being stranded for several hours."

One person is dead after a shooting on a Dallas Area Rapid Transit train Sunday night, marking the second deadly incident on the Texas train system in the past week.The shooting happened near the Pearl/Arts District Station on Bryan Street around 7 p.m., according to FOX 4.DART police responded to the station after a caller reported an active shooter at the station, the outlet reported. One person was found dead from a gunshot wound on the train.Details surrounding the incident are limited, but FOX 4 reported a suspect is in custody.AMERICAS COMMUTERS UNDER SIEGE AS VIOLENT TRANSIT CRIMES ENDANGER BLUE CITIESFox News Digital reached out to DART for comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication.The deadly shooting comes less than a week after a man was killed on the DART train last Monday. DART police responded to the Market Center Station on Harry Hines Boulevard at around 10:15 p.m., FOX 4 reported on Wednesday.Daniel Tom Gormley, 53, was found inside a train car with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures.NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR SIGNS 'IRYNA'S LAW' AFTER UKRAINIAN REFUGEE'S BRUTAL TRAIN MURDERGormley was a Marine veteran, according to a GoFundMe page aimed at helping the family pay for funeral costs."He was a victim of a senseless act of violence while aboard a train in Dallas, Texas, and was taken from us far too soon," the fundraiser reads. "Our family is heartbroken and completely unprepared for the financial burden of planning a funeral and managing the associated costs. We are reaching out to our community for support during this devastating time."A DART rail operator told police that Gormley told the suspect to get off the train before the suspect fired a gun three times, according to FOX 4. It's unclear what led to the exchange.Gormley's accused killer was identified as Christopher Clemson Akins and was taken into custody quickly, police said.DART Police Chief Charles Cato said last Wednesday that such incidents are "extremely rare" and "taken very seriously.""DART Police remain deeply committed to the safety of our riders, employees, and the communities we serve," Cato said, via FOX 4.DART is a transit agency serving the DallasFort Worth metroplex of Texas offering multiple travel options: Light Rail, Trinity Railway Express commuter rail, bus routes, GoLink on-demand services and paratransit services.